Research Question

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

Online course : (4 hr.)

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publishing 2021

Summary:

Equips researchers with the skills and knowledge they need to form and articulate a clear and concise research question that’s relevant, interesting and fundamentally researchable. This course will help learners to: •Recognize the importance of a strong research question and how this can benefit investigation •Evaluate different factors to select and refine a suitable research topic •Identify the features of a good research question •Formulate a hypothesis within their research question and identify the variables within their research •Turn a research topic into a tangible research question •Form a research question that is appropriate for their topic, plausible in terms of scope and resources, and a solid foundation for gaining insight •Critique and evaluate their own research question according to a set of criteria MODULE ONE: WHAT TOPICS ARE RIGHT FOR RESEARCH? Evaluate different factors when selecting a possible research topic and use these factors to refine your topic. Topics: 1.Picking a topic 2.Topical inspiration 3.Inspiration from reading MODULE TWO: WHAT IS THE POWER OF A RESEARCH QUESTION? Recognize the benefits of a clear and focussed research question and identify how these benefits can help you in your investigation. Topics: 1.Research is a decision-making journey 2.Define an investigation 3.Set boundaries 4.Set direction MODULE THREE: HOW DO I ARTICULATE MY RESEARCH QUESTION Identify the features of a good research question and narrow down your ideas to articulate your research question. Topics: 1.Clarity and specificity 2.From interesting topics to researchable questions 3.The need to define MODULE FOUR: DO I NEED A HYPOTHESIS? Formulate a hypothesis within your research question and identify the variables within your research. Topics: 1.What is a hypothesis? 2.Relationships between variables 3.When a hypothesis is not appropriate MODULE FIVE: DIY – WRITE YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION Turn your research topic into a question ready to be researched. Topics: 1.Step 1: Gathering it up 2.Step 2: Pulling it together 3.Step 3: Narrowing it in 4.Step 4: Cleaning it up MODULE SIX: HOW DO I KNOW MY QUESTION IS ANY GOOD? Critique and evaluate your own research question according to a set of criteria. Topics: 1.Is the question right for me? 2.Is the question right for the field? 3.Is the question well-articulated? 4.Is the question doable?

ISBN:

1-5297-5453-4

OCLC:

1240223442